Microsoft

The data centre unicorn’s claims about cooling tech, land and energy use have shifted fast. Bulls say its because AI is moving at warp speed, but others aren’t convinced.

Microsoft, Meta and Tesla were the first of the 'Magnificent Seven' to report December quarter earnings. The market response was varied, but the underlying trend was clear.

The pact between Microsoft and the Australian Council of Trade Unions on AI deployment and skills training shows the boom’s politics in action.

Microsoft spent two years quietly coordinating major data centre operators, a push that has now formalised into a peak body aiming to shape Australia’s AI infrastructure.

The media conglomerate has raised doubts over the talks, insisting that Australian copyright laws already require AI firms to pay for using material and should not be changed.

Many observers said OpenAI was backtracking when it decided to remain governed by a nonprofit. The Australian AI researcher who sat on its board isn't so sure.

The US tech giant, which owns LinkedIn and Bing, has broken its silence on Australia's new tech levy, which could force it to strike deals with local publishers.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has not contacted the Chinese AI firm, but is in touch with foreign counterparts and monitoring multiple inquiries.

In 2025, Microsoft’s massive AI investments and partnership with OpenAI face a significant test as the tech giant doubles down on future growth.

The lobby group for independent publishers has thrown its support behind Labor's new tech levy, but TikTok has hit out at the policy, while LinkedIn owner Microsoft is still silent.

Generative AI promises new services, better advice, more efficient compliance and cleaner coding, but for banks one of its most effective uses is in renovating the oldest tech.